1
as in to overcome
to achieve a victory over
somehow, an inexperienced lawyer managed to get around the media giant's stable of high-priced legal eagles
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2
as in to circumvent
to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness
somehow she managed to get around the rules for paying the sales tax on a car bought out of state
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as in to spread
to become known
word of the discovery of gold quickly got around
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as in to avoid
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery
their lawyer has spent months trying to get around certain restrictions in the contract
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Recent Examples of get around
These same legislators who voted for it, over former Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto, have not quite got around to discussing that yet.
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Kevin Igoe, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2025
Trump also put a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports to close a loophole that allowed some manufacturers to get around previous tariffs.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
But getting around, transportation is a lot different.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
Because public transportation is not available to get around Puerto Rico’s main island, renting a car is going to be your best bet.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 28 Feb. 2025
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Kevin Igoe, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2025
Trump also put a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports to close a loophole that allowed some manufacturers to get around previous tariffs.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
But getting around, transportation is a lot different.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
Because public transportation is not available to get around Puerto Rico’s main island, renting a car is going to be your best bet.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get around
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Professionals can take control of their careers by overcoming these challenges and embracing an entrepreneurial mindset.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The plethora of pixels can’t overcome a noise-prone sensor, though, and its picture tends to be soft.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
19 Mar. 2025
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The comedians who most adeptly circumvent this problem seem to be the ones who collaborate actively with their partners.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2025
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Last week, the Daily News reported Daughtry, who lives on Long Island, was granted a waiver to circumvent the New York City residency requirement that comes with a deputy mayor post.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2025
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The results came back as a Brucella suis infection, which causes a rare bacterial disease in humans and is spread by animals, according to the CDC.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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The humidity will be as low as 20% in these parts of the state, creating ideal conditions for existing fires to spread. U.S. 1 in Florida shut down in both directions on Friday due to low visibility from the 344 wildfire in Miami-Dade County, according to the county's emergency management agency.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Soundproofing your apartment and crate-training your pup will help your dog bark less and avoid complaints from angry neighbors.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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In the censure debate on Tuesday, opposition MPs reportedly questioned the prime minister’s knowledge gaps and accused her of avoiding questions from reporters.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Houston Rockets defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 144-137, in a thrilling overtime contest Monday that was arguably one of the more confusing, exciting games of the season.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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On Monday morning, McIlroy defeated JJ Spaun in a three-hole aggregate playoff to win the 2025 PLAYERS Championship.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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DeAngelo evaded prosecution for years while committing a string of murders and rapes across the Golden State between 1974 and 1986, including two murders and nine kidnappings in Sacramento County alone.—
Lia Russell,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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However, Boasberg says the department evaded its obligations.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
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Photos and videos have been circulating showing passengers standing on the wing of the plane.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
14 Mar. 2025
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An off-duty Kansas City police officer restrained and brought down a man in a Kansas City grocery store with a move similar to a chokehold Wednesday, in an incident filmed and widely circulated online.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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In fact, research shows that beyond escaping poverty, additional wealth has little impact on long-term emotional well-being.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Yolanda, who escaped across the border into Mexico later that day, was named a primary suspect.—
Stephen Sorace,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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